One portrait colour digital photograph taken on 19 November 2011 showing Shadbolt House prior to its demolition. Architect Lyttelton's tallest building before its demolition was built in 1961 as the offices of the Lyttelton Harbour Board. At the time it was demolished the building was known as Shadbolt House and was owned by Independent Fisherie...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 19 April 2011 showing the demolition of the Empire Hotel on London Street. The photograph shows the façade of the hotel supported by the framework installed to brace the building after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. A crane is being used to enable the east wall to be demolished by hand to avoid...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 25 September 2011 showing the remaining portion of the former Convent of Our Lady of Mercy. St Mary's School, run by the Sisters of Mercy, was also housed in this building. At the time of the 4 September 2010 earthquake the building was a private residence. The picture shows the perimeter wall, t...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 7 March 2011 showing Her Majesty's New Zealand Ship (HMNZS) Canterbury departing Lyttelton following the completion of her support role in Canterbury following the 22 February 2011 Earthquake. The photograph shows HMNZS Canterbury passing through the Moles out of the Inner Harbour and turning to ...
A report covering the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes upon Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai ecology.
Radio New Zealand's Jessica Maddock reports in from outside the remains of the Canterbury TV building where people are still trapped alive.
A video recording of a lecture presented by Professor Stefano Pampanin as part of the 2011 University of Canterbury Earthquake Lecture Series.
Manchester and Gloucester Street corner
Manchester and Gloucester Street corner
Manchester Street looking south towards the Port Hills, near the corner of Gloucester Street.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Vehicles queue for fuel following Canterbury's earthquake".
Site is a contemporary art/architecture/media proposal for inner-city living in Christchurch. Originated prior to the 4 Sept. 2010 earthquake, in response to a Christchurch City Council plan to increase the number of central city residents. Includes a video file and blog, including archive.
Niki Evans, Roeline Kuijer and Deak Helton at a seminar about earthquake recovery.
Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square.
Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square.
Montreal Street and Armagh Street, Cranmer Square.
Montreal Street and Armagh Street, Cranmer Square.
Montreal Street and Armagh Street, Cranmer Square.
Montreal Street and Armagh Street, Cranmer Square.
St Elmo Courts corner of Montreal & Hereford Streets
Gloucester Street looking west, near the corner of Manchester Street.
Colombo Street looking north, taken from the Gloucester Street intersection.
Montreal Street and Armagh Street, Cranmer Square.
Saint Asaph Street between Madras & Manchester Streets
Robert Jones Building - corner of Colombo & Armagh Street
A debate on the architectural way forward for earthquake hit Christchurch ahead of an exhibition and series of talks initiated by the New Zealand Institute of Architects.
Describes the work of the New Zealand Res Cross does around New Zealand. Facility for making online donations and finding out where the local offices are available.
File reference: CCL-2011-08-12-CanterburyPublic Library pre-demolition-033 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2011-08-12-CanterburyPublic Library pre-demolition-037 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2011-08-12-CanterburyPublic Library pre-demolition-029 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.